Best Master of HR (Human Resources) Degrees

HR managers or directors of human resources are responsible for attracting, motivating, and retaining the most qualified employees within an organization. They often work closely with top executives within the organization for strategic planning purposes. While a four-year bachelor's degree is enough for entry into the field, most employers prefer for their HR managers to have a master's-level degree. Below are the top online colleges offering master's degrees in human resources and/or HR management.

MBA in HR Management MBA in HR Mgmt/Org Dev MS in HR Management	Strayer University : The MBA and MS in Human Resource Management programs align with SHRM guidelines to teach working professionals to become effective managers. With courses like Financial Accounting, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, and Strategic Human Resource Management, students learn the full spectrum of applicable skills that will help them develop and lead a strong workforce. Strayer also offers an MBA in HR management and organizational development.
MBA in HR Management MS in Management/HR	Kaplan University : In the MS in HR Management program at Kaplan University students can specialize in Human Resources, or get their MBA in Human Resources. Courses focus on analysis of theories and practices of human and organizational development, as well as external and internal factors that affect employee behavior.
MBA in HR Management MM in HR Management	University of Phoenix : The MBA and MM in Human Resource Management at the University of Phoenix are designed for working managers and supervisors interested in graduate business education. Students will learn to design and use human resources strategies in recruitment, selection and development along with sound business practices in finance and accounting.
MBA in HR Management MS in HR Management PhD in HR Management	Capella University : Capella University's MBA, MS, and PhD programs in Human Resource Management cater to mid-level HR professionals and managers by teaching practical application along with theory. The curriculum ranges from specific HR coursework, like Talent Management, to classes designed to give a broad understanding of business strategies.
Master of HR Management	Keller Graduate School of Management : The online Master of Human Resource Management program at Keller Graduate School has a practical career-centered approach to management education. Classes focus on theories and skills that can be applied in the office immediately. Keller also offers career services to help students find opportunities that make the most of their credentials.
MBA in HR Management MBA HR Mgmt Part-Time	American InterContinental University : The American InterContinental University's 10-month MBA in HR Management program (part-time option also available) recognizes the significance of the legal and ethical principles involved in HR work in all industries. Students can specialize in either Human Resource Strategy or Employment Law, and core coursework teaches as much strategy as ethics and economics.
MBA in HR Management MS in HR Leadership	Walden University : Walden's MBA and MS in Leadership programs offer a specialization in Human Resource Management. These programs can be completed in less than two years. In these online master's programs, students explore how different leadership style impact employees and how to effectively communicate with senior management.
MBA in HR Management	Liberty University : At Liberty University, MBA students can specialize in Human Resources. Coursework is designed to strengthen management skills, teach corporate responsibility and the legal issues involved with business and nonprofit management. All courses emphasize the application of ethics to management practices.
MBA in HR Management	Baker College : Baker College's MBA in HR Management program was designed for people already working in personnel and HR. Classes are focused on specific issues that human resources managers confront every day. Students are also exposed to the wide range of roles HR professionals can take on in a variety of fields.
MBA in HR Management	Colorado Technical University : Students enrolled in the Colorado Technical University's MBA in HR Management program will be exposed to long-range planning approaches to HR development including leadership vision, downsizing strategies, international labor relations and conflict resolution. Students will be prepared to pursue careers as Employee Relations Specialists, Benefits Administrators, and HR Supervisors among other positions.
MBA in HR Management MA in HR Management	Ashford University : Ashford University's MBA in Human Resource Management program starts with building a strong foundation in business knowledge before focusing on the detailed topics of effective human resource management. The program teaches professional business skills such as organizational strategies and how to handle workplace performance issues.
MBA in Strategic HR Mgmt	Grand Canyon University : The MBA with an emphasis in Strategic Human Resource Management at Grand Canyon University prepares students for careers as senior human resources specialists or as general managers with highly developed HR acumen. Courses cover the critical competencies outlined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
MBA in Human Resources MBA in HR Management	South University : Human Resource Management is among the specializations available under the MBA program at South University. The online program is designed for working professionals and covers the same business strategies as the on-campus programs. Students are taught effective planning and production strategies as well as the legal, financial and social dynamics of today's businesses.

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